Event Manager

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Event Manager to join our growing team!

Job Summary

This role is responsible for planning, managing, and executing high-impact events that enhance brand presence, support business objectives, and deliver memorable experiences for internal associates and external stakeholders, including customers, partners, and investors. Oversees the end-to-end event lifecycle, including concept development, budgeting, vendor management, on-site execution, and post-event analysis—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. Partners closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and senior leaders to deliver seamless events that reflect the company's culture and standards.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Manage the full lifecycle of corporate, brand, investor, and associate events (in-person, hybrid, and virtual).
• Partner with business leaders to define event objectives, success measures, and audience engagement strategies.
• Develop and oversee event budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and ROI measurement.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships (venues, production, catering, décor, technology).
• Manages project planning, calendars, timelines, logistics, invoices, and reports; ensures smooth cross-functional collaboration; and communicates updates on a regular basis.
• Oversee event registration, communications, equipment, and materials in coordination with Marketing and Communications teams.
• Works with travel agencies to coordinate travel itineraries for executives, staff, or attendees to satisfy meeting commitments and schedule changes, along with preparing expense reports for travel.
• Provide on-site leadership and troubleshooting to ensure successful event execution.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and report on outcomes, insights, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain knowledge of event industry trends, tools, and best practices to innovate and improve event experiences.

Work Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Event planning, project management, or corporate event coordination. (Required)

Education

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field. (Required)

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) CMP Certified Meeting Professional or equivalent certification. (Required)

Additional Skills

• Experience managing events of 500+ attendees and budgets exceeding $250K. (Required)
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. (Required)
• Vendor management and contract negotiation expertise. (Required)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. (Required)
• Budget management and financial tracking. (Required)
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20–30%. (Required)
• Experience with event technology platforms (Cvent, Eventbrite, Zoom Events). (Preferred)
• Background in healthcare, retail, or multi-site corporate environments. (Preferred)
• Experience delivering hybrid and virtual events. (Preferred)

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.